Reproduction (by downloading, copying, scanning or printing) is permitted only for internal university, non-commercial purposes (science, research and teaching).

The reproduction of DIN standards for training purposes at the TUM is permitted, but copies must be marked with the TUM stamp and collected after the lecture.

It is permitted to make DIN standards available in digital course reserves if you mark them with a TUM stamp. To do so, please print them, mark them with the TUM stamp and scan them again for uploading on Moodle.

Any unauthorised reproduction, disclosure to third parties, or systematic downloading carries a mandatory fine for infringement and is punishable by law.

Terms of Use for External Library Patrons

External library patrons (non-TUM members) are only allowed to view and consult DIN standards. Full text access is available on library computers at all branch libraries.

Reproductions – regardless of the method used (e.g. copying, printing, filming, transcribing, scanning, data transfer, etc.) – are not permitted due to licensing. It carries a mandatory fine for infringement and is punishable by law.

Should you need a DIN Standard in printed form, please contact your local bookseller or the publishers at Beuth-Verlag.

DIN VDE Standards

Bibliographic information on DIN VDE standards, although not full texts, is available via the Perinorm database.

Full text of VDE standards and DIN VDE standards incl. pre-standards can be viewed on a designated DIN VDE computer in the reading room of the Branch Library Main Campus. Drafts are not available.

Neither TUM members nor external library patrons may obtain a printout or download.

VDI Guidelines

In the Perinorm database, you can search for VDI guidelines and view all currently valid documents in full text. Withdrawn VDI guidelines are available in printed form. If interested, please complete the order form for withdrawn documents and contact our staff at the branch libraries.

Legal Information

VDI guidelines are protected by copyright. Their use and reproduction is subject to contractual agreements between the TUM University Library and the publishers at Beuth-Verlag.

Terms of Use for TUM Students and Staff

Reproduction (by downloading, copying, scanning or printing) is permitted only for non-commercial purposes.

Any unauthorised reproduction, disclosure to third parties, or systematic downloading carries a mandatory fine for infringement and is punishable by law.

Terms of Use for External Library Patrons

External library patrons (non-TUM members) are only allowed to view and consult VDI guidelines. This is possible on library computers in all branch libraries.

The reproduction in the form of a copy is permitted only for non-commercial purposes. The University Library offers a fee-based copying service (prices). Please contact the staff at our branch libraries or complete the order form for copies of VDI guidelines.

Any unauthorized copying, disclosure to third parties, or systematic downloading carries a mandatory fine for infringement and is punishable by law.

International Standards

In addition to DIN Standards, you will also find selected international standards (EN, ISO, IEC, ITU) in the Perinorm database. However, full text access is not licensed for all. Not available full texts can be purchased through Beuth's Foreign Standards Service.